Corporate Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance. The influence of board of directors and owner identity

In this book we propose to understand the elements that affect both board functions and their impact on Corporate Entrepreneurship. We highlight two key variables that influence boards’ entrepreneurial function and their involvement in Corpo- rate Entrepreneurship: board attributes and major shareholder type. To investigate how these elements draws on role of board and Corporate Entrepreneurship we apply agency theory, resource dependence theory and social network theory. We attempt to support our discussion with empirical evidence, using a multiple case studies method.